The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 20,200
€ 21,500
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 1.6 is 2.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.3
70.3
80.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.3 in
Width
67.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.3 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.3
99
162.6
165.3 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.87 %
General
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*AWU*
2
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 1.6
35 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf 1.6
510 mi
422 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
127 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
153.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
127 kWh
153.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
